People say certain things every day that drive me crazy. I'm wondering if you agree with me. Some of these are pet peeves of mine. For instance, when I buy ONE thing at a store and the clerk says "All together, that will be...." I usually look around to see what else I purchased but nothing is there. She said that because she says it to everyone, no matter what they buy. There is no thought to the words that come out of her mouth.
Sometimes, I find myself starting to say one of the following phrases and catch myself. It could be construed as a lie when you are asked "How are you today?" and you answer with "Fine, thank you. And you?" I realize we often do this to avoid pouring out our heart and saying to someone "Rotten, thank you. You?" Although I have been known to say that on occasion, I usually do it for effect - just to see the look on someone's face. Then I laugh and they have no idea if I was lying or telling the truth.
And what about the waitress who says
"How are we today?" I know how I am but why would you ask me how YOU are doing?
But there are certain things people say to me (or I hear them say to other people) that I would love to challenge. I think these are usually said because they feel badly for someone and don't know what else to say.
HOWEVER, if we say these things and sincerely mean them -- that is a totally different ballgame. My issue is when we say something for the mere sake of saying it and there is little to no thought behind it.
